Notten’s Bush Camp is a place of solitude and tranquillity, the ideal spot for a rustic but memorable African safari experience.
Location
Notten’s Bush Camp is one of South Africa’s original family-run lodges — and it still feels that way: personal, soulful, and completely at home in the wild. Nestled within the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve, bordering the Greater Kruger National Park, this sanctuary offers a front-row seat to untamed beauty. You’ll wake to birdsong, spend your days tracking wildlife across open plains and lush riverine forests, and drift to sleep listening to the distant roar of lions.
Rooms
Each of the nine suites is spacious, simple, and beautifully in tune with its surroundings. There’s no electric lighting — just lanterns and candlelight to add a soft glow come evening. You’ll have a private wooden deck, perfect for quiet mornings with coffee or watching passing wildlife. Bathrooms are generous, with both indoor and outdoor showers, and the overall feel is calm, earthy, and warmly traditional. Guests love the sense of stepping away from it all — without ever sacrificing comfort.
Amenities
At the heart of the camp, there’s a welcoming lounge and dining area open to the bush, where meals are shared and stories flow. We love the boma dinners under starlit skies, the afternoon dips in the pool, and the small spa tucked into the trees — offering soothing treatments after a day on safari.
Activities
Each morning and late afternoon, you’ll head out with expert rangers and Shangaan trackers, searching for lions, leopards, elephants and more. The Sabi Sand is famous for its game viewing, and walks are also on offer if you’d like to explore on foot. Sundowners, golden light, and campfire evenings round out each day.
Sustainability
Notten’s treads lightly on the land. The decision to keep rooms candlelit is both atmospheric and energy-conscious, and the family’s long-standing connection to this area shines through in every detail. It’s a place where simplicity, sustainability, and safari spirit all come together — and that’s what makes it so special.
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